Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 43% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 64 (CHF 14) | CHF 22 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 38 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.36 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 18 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 5.35 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 4.05 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.95 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.16 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.48 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.56 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.30 (CHF 0.72) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 46% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,356 (CHF 732) | CHF 1,743 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,534 (CHF 552) | CHF 1,498 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 722 (CHF 157) | CHF 175 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,793 (CHF 609) | CHF 1,330 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,216 (CHF 483) | CHF 1,033 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 462 (CHF 101) | CHF 106 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 192 (CHF 42) | CHF 38 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,163 (CHF 254) | CHF 421 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (CHF 89) | CHF 109 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 136 (CHF 30) | CHF 103 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 234 (CHF 51) | CHF 50 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 431 (CHF 94) | CHF 101 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 330 (CHF 72) | CHF 117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,018 (CHF 19,407) | CHF 27,795 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.22 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 1.70 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 285 (CHF 62) | CHF 137 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 52 (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 31% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 71 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 210 (CHF 46) | CHF 64 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 4.16 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.17 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 3.05 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (CHF 2.55) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 39 (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 174 (CHF 38) | CHF 69 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (CHF 27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 306 (CHF 67) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 266 (CHF 58) | CHF 97 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 5.90 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,922 (CHF 419) | CHF 400 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (CHF 0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 404 (CHF 88) | CHF 100 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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